Big Day Art

Saturday, 08 Jun, 10 a.m.

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Celebrate the 5th Auckland Triennial with a special day of free programmes and events for all ages.Big Day Art: If you were to live here…Sat 8 June

Celebrate the 5th Auckland Triennial with a special day of programmes and events inspired by contemporary art from New Zealand and around the world. Enjoy performances, take part in hands-on activities and explore the Triennial. The Big Day Art is a day for all ages and is free of charge.

Drop-in, 10am–4pmNorth AtriumJoin architecture students from the University of Auckland and experiment with ideas and materials in response to design challenges. We will have activity stations set up all day so drop-in and stay as long as you like.

Film Screening, 11am and 1pmAuditoriumThe Film ArchiveHistorical footage, selected by Paula Booker and presented in response to the Triennial theme, provides a thought provoking and humorous look back at Auckland. With live piano accompaniment by William Green. 55 minutes duration

Gallery Explorers, 11am–3pmMackelvie GalleryGet hands-on and create your own art exploration device to help transport you into the world of art.

Sound Performance, 11.30amNorth AtriumSam MorrisonJoin artist Sam Morrison for a sound performance in the North Atrium and stick around afterwards for a chance to make your own experimental music.

Auckland Art Gallery

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is New Zealand's premier art gallery. The Gallery leads the Auckland Triennial and was a founding partner in the event. It is proud to foster art practice through the commissioning of new artists' projects, and to present contemporary art in a national and international context. The multi award-winning Gallery building is also home to collections of historical, modern and contemporary New Zealand and international art.